video for my yard

[rdawg 0]

I want to put a couple camera up in my trees of my yard. Does anyone know of a good reasonable dvr that would [procduce a very good playback image? I want to spend around $400 if possible

[Lolo Wolf 0]

Perhaps others can advise on DVR with more info would help PC card or lowbudget stand alone. Your choice of tree placement take heed to these factors, critters (rodents, birds etc) make sure you armor your cable also branch/limb movement,... done some installs on trees (some temp for covert and others permanent for wildlife capture) Dependent on your location also take into consideration falling ice/snow. Used some mini enclosures covered with ponderosa pine bark (construction adhesive for bonding) all exposed conduit from the ground up sheathed with bark as well, stealth and the primary nuisance was spider and woodpecker activity in front of the lens.

[scorpion 0]

I would recommend the AVTech AVC 760 DVR, or for a better choice the AVC 781.

 

If these are young trees then use something more along the lines of bungy cords, or inner tube tires to mount the cameras to the tree.

 

This can be done if the canopy is higher then the viewing area.

 

If the camera is in the canopy area then you can only use high mm lens cameras to create more of a tunnel vision through the open canopy. Just trim the branches back where needed.

 

This is dumb, but I will pass it on....

 

If the camera cable has to be stealth then use something like silcone caulking to create bumps along the wire so that it does not have a smooth texture, and then you can paint the wire to match the tree. You can use a tooth pick to create small bumps, or you can just dab the caulk tube against the wire in a touch, and go pattern.

 

Prepare to do maintenance to keep up the look.

[Lolo Wolf 0]

scorp.... really think its always a good idea to armor/conduit outside, for a permanent install especially when one is thinking bout running on a tree should be no exposed cabling ....critters, (rats/mice/ squirrels/ birds etc) will chew/ peck on everything even the cam itself. You could camo the conduit for human observation as you stated with paint or match the bark but critters dont care most rodents are gnawers.

[scorpion 0]

I agree with you 100 percent!!

 

I am not doing the install therefore there are a lot of details that are being left out. I also cannot cover all contigincies.

 

I would assume someone who does not mount cameras to a pole, or a proper mounting system is either doing a short term surveillance to solve a temp issue, or the system is at such a budget that a TEE ARE Double E mounting system is the only solution. If a TEE ARE Double E is used then it is assumed that conduit will not be used.

 

I cannot be held accountable for the following issues I hope!!

 

lighting issues.

 

battery back up/line conditioning.

 

wiring issues.

 

If the budget is for $400 for a DVR then what is the budget for cameras?

 

A DIY will design his/her own system, and then will implement the design to the best of their skills, and budget.

 

I trust this DIY thread poster to have read the DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER SECTION, SECURITY CAMERA SECTION, SYSTEM DESIGN, AND OTHER CATEGORIES to learn both the positive, the negative, the pro's, and the con's of putting together you own system.

 

I wish him luck, and it's great forum users like you Lolo Wolf that keep DIY advised of the details that may not have come to them in the first place!

 

We appreciate you Lolo Wolf!!

[Lolo Wolf 0]

Thanks Scorp.....for me the best part of living is learning, hands on.... from my own and others mistakes... all trades/work....gotten a lot of grounded advice here as well. Regards

[scorpion 0]

EGADS!!

 

I forgot lens selection, and camera size such as 1/4, or 1/3!!!!

 

I must be losing it in my old age 45!!